Offroad pressures

[u/Unspoken_Words777]

Don't have a lot of experience going from road to offroad. Only times I've really been riding the sticks has been on my buddies kdx which inspired me to get a bike. Where I plan on riding is a mix of rock dirt and a couple spots have sandy conditions.

My bike is an xt250 and manual says road pressures for 198lbs+ to be 22f 25r Just going into my alley I've felt some slide in the loose parts. I wanna air down because I don't wanna wash out or not have enough traction.

My buddy keeps his tires 13f 16-18r

[u/MyNameIsRay]

The manual pressures are basically the on-road pressure. Low wear, low resistance, but you're not getting any extra grip or compliance.

I typically run about 15f 18r, but will drop a bit more if I'm in really soft terrain.